Who’s Who

A toast to just a few of the fabulous folks from yesterday, today, and tomorrow who make up W’s stylish universe.

“I started going to Chanel shows shortly after I was married—so we’re talking a long time! I met Mademoiselle early on. She said, ‘Oh, you’re the young lady from Texas.’ ” Lynn Wyatt, Houston socialite and philanthropist; “I think there’s something sexy about being a little off.” Marc Jacobs, Designer; “When did models get replaced by actresses? Who let the genie out of the bottle?” Iman, Model.

Giancarlo Giammetti, Honorary president of Valentino; Valentino Garavani, Designer; Sofia Coppola, Filmmaker; “I would hope my contribution to fashion would be that I helped spread American culture through the world in a very preppy, humorous way.” Tommy Hilfiger, Designer.

November 2012

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Francesco Vezzoli, Artist; Andrea Dellal, Model and socialite; “My favorite hairstyle over the years was the permed disco ’do with a side ponytail. Those were my high school years, and the girls used to dress like they were going to Studio 54.” Orlando Pita, Hairstylist; Clémence Poésy, Actress; Reed Krakoff, Designer; Klaus Biesenbach, Director of MoMA PS1; Kate Mulleav, Codesigner (along with sister Laura) of Rodarte.

“That’s my job, to push and push. Even if 98 percent of people don’t understand what you’ve done this season, maybe they will next season.” Nicolas Ghesquière, Creative director of Balenciaga; “I’ve never made a dress that’s super-100-percent feminine. You always have a twist, something that’s masculine.” Riccardo Tisci, Creative director of Givenchy; Margherita Missoni, Face of Missoni.

Frédéric Fekkai, Hairstylist; Aerin Lauder, Cosmetics executive and founder of Aerin; “I’m working on a men’s ­collection. I only have two pairs of shoes, and it would be nice to have some more.” Nicholas Kirkwood, Footwear designer; Anja Rubik, Model; Jay McInerney, Author; Candace Bushnell, Author; “My philosophy in life: When a door opens, you go in dancing.” China Machado, Model; Tony Shafrazi, Gallery owner.

“In the beginning of my career, people would say, ‘Oh, she’s so bizarre.’ I think I’m the most normal chick. I could show you cuckoo.” Alek Wek, Model; “I drew my first nude at 8 years old. My father wanted to get me into fine arts and hired the model. She was also a hooker. Don’t ask how he knew her.” Chuck Close, Artist; Peter Dundas, Creative director of Pucci.

November 2012

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Ian Schrager, Hotelier; “Even after all these years in the art world, I still have the feeling of being an alien.” Maurizio Cattelan, Artist; Karolina Kurkova, Model; Inès de la Fressange, Model, muse, and ambassador of Roger Vivier; Bruno Frisoni, Footwear designer and creative director of Roger Vivier; J.W. Anderson, Designer; “My favorite night ever was the party Armani threw at Bungalow 8 after the Met Ball in 2008. We had the Beckhams, the Cruises, the Kidman-Urbans…It was George Clooney’s birthday, and I had a real fireman come to put out the candles on his cake.” Amy Sacco, Nightlife queen; Anthony Vaccarello, Designer.

“In the beginning of my career, my intention was to show my art through a dress. And then I thought, I could also meet beautiful models!” Roberto Cavalli, Designer; Frida Giannini, Creative director of Gucci; Stephen Jones, Milliner; Alberta Ferretti, Designer.

November 2012

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Elizabeth Von Guttman, Magazine editor; André Balazs, Hotelier; François Nars, Makeup artist and founder and creative director of Nars Cosmetics; Michel Gaubert, Sound designer; “I went out with Andy Warhol all the time in the eighties. We’d go to Le Cirque, and you’d see those women in power suits with padded shoulders and hard colors. I never fit in, no matter what I wore.” Tama Janowitz, Author; Arnold Scaasi, Designer; Marco Zanini, Creative director of Rochas; Miki Zanini, Stylist and Marco’s sister.

November 2012

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“When you get to a certain age, you gotta go gangster.” Oribe, Hairstylist; “One of my biggest pet peeves is well-dressed designers. If you spend that much time thinking about your own clothes, you’re not spending enough time thinking about what you’re designing.” Joseph Altuzarra, Designer; Victoire de Castellane, Designer of Dior Fine Jewelry; Lou Doillon, Actress and musician; Sean and Anthony Souza, Carlos’s sons and DJs; “My sons tell me I’m an IDM (intelligent dance music), deep-house, and tech-house type of guy.” Carlos Souza, Vice president of PR for Valentino; Jean Paul Gaultier, Designer; “I don’t create clothes, but I definitely know how to make them come alive.” Carine Roitfeld, Fashion editor.